“Jim Pike grew up in New York’s Westchester County ... moved to Bridgehampton and started growing the most wonderful vegetables. Visiting Jennifer at the stand is truly one of my great pleasures. They’re best known for their corn, tomatoes, and basil, but their vegetables and melons are truly special, too.” —Ina Garten, Barefoot Contessa at Home

Pike Farms was established in 1987 when Jim Pike began renting farmland and operating a farmstand at 82 Sagg Main Street, Sagaponack, NY. Jim’s wife Jennifer joined the farm in 1995, and business at the farmstand flourished. Originally, we grew mainly sweet corn and tomatoes and a handful of other vegetables on 20 acres. Over time, the farm grew to include over 70 leased acres, producing all kinds of vegetables as well as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and melons.

We had been in operation for 20 years when the owner of the farmstand property, Jim Hopping, informed us that the property would have to be sold . We knew that this would eventually happen and hoped to be in a position to buy it. Unfortunately, by that time, the property had accrued in value to such an extent that it was unrealistic for us to buy it on our own, so we reached out to the Peconic Land Trust for help.

To make a long story short, the effort to save the property was ultimately successful. We owe a debt of gratitude to the Peconic Land Trust for negotiating the purchase from the Hopping Family and coordinating the fundraising . We are grateful to the Hoppings for working with the Trust and allowing time to raise the money. We are grateful to Suffolk County and Southampton Town for buying the development rights. Finally, we are grateful to all our customers and supporters who donated time and money to our cause.

We owe our livelyhood to our customers, and we hope to continue earning your patronage by growing and selling the best produce we possibly can.

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